Medicine Information
Prednisolone
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Prednisolone is a steroid medication used to treat a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, such as asthma, allergies, arthritis, skin conditions, and inflammatory bowel disease. It must be tapered off slowly under medical supervision.
Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, acute asthma exacerbations, severe allergic reactions, immune thrombocytopenia, and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Rapidly reduces swelling, pain, and redness. Suppresses overactive immune responses in autoimmune flare-ups.
Binds to intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, inhibiting the expression of inflammatory mediators and suppressing inflammatory cell migration and activation.
Store at room temperature below 30°C in a dry place. Keep container tightly closed.
Do not stop taking Prednisolone suddenly if you have been on it for more than 2 weeks. The doctor will taper the dose gradually to let your adrenal glands recover.
Taking steroids suppresses your adrenal glands' natural production of cortisol. Tapering allows the adrenal glands to slowly recover their function.
Yes, Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid and can significantly elevate blood glucose levels, requiring close monitoring in diabetic patients.
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